Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Kings, Farmers and Towns

Question:

This image was installed by whom in a shrine?

Options:

James Prinsep

Dharmaka a goldsmith

Piyadassi a goldsmith

Rudradaman

Correct Answer:

Dharmaka a goldsmith

Explanation:

This is an image that was installed in Mathura. On its pedestal is a Prakrit inscription. It mentions that a woman named Nagapiya, who was the wife of a goldsmith also referred to as 'sovanika' named Dharmaka installed the image in a shrine.